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For Horses & Other Animals

Vets and Equine Chiropractors-

HOLISTIC VETERINARY CLINIC - Dr. Wessner is a holistic veterinarian who uses an alternative approach to animal health. His methods are more natural and chemical free, and best of all, very effective. For more than three years, we at Earth Song Ranch have seen tremendous success with our own horses, dogs and cats. The many clients whom we have referred to Dr. Wessner have also enjoyed wonderful success with their animal. Using homeopathy, Dr. Wessner successfully treats EPM, Cushings, West Nile Virus, and more. He also has Nosodes available in lieu of vaccines for equine influenza, strangles, flu, rhino, etc., and Nosodes for cats and dogs for vaccinations against rabies, feline leukemia, etc. Dr. Wessner's fees for consultations and homeopathic remedies are reasonable and the results speak for themselves.

DR DENICE MOFFAT is a veterinarian, naturopath and medical intuitive who works on humans and animals all over the world and mostly over the phone. She has a content-rich website (www.NaturalHealthTechniques.com) and an internationally distributed natural health techniques free monthly ezine that reveals little-known health secrets, effective natural remedies, tricks, tips, options, recipes, thought-provoking feature articles and much more! She has been practicing alternative medicine for 15 years. You can read about her at: http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.com/About%20Us/dr__moffat_bio.htm

MADALYN WARD – As a holistic veterinarian Dr. Ward realize the need for an on-line veterinarian site for horse and mule owners to learn about such basic horse care issues as hoof care, horse supplements, equine nutrition and general health. Her site is invaluable for owners to have a holistic vet's perspective on equine health problems such as laminitis and the treatment of founder in horses. Dr. Ward offers an online free newsletters and free articles containing information on equine acupuncture, chinese medicine, homeopathy and chiropractic as well as case histories demonstrating the effectiveness of these modalities. She has also recently published a book.

SOULFUL EQUINE -Soulful Equine is an organization devoted to true horse lovers who are seeking information that will help their horses THRIVE by using holistic and natural approaches to horse care. Thriving means so much more than mere survival... to us it means having quality of life and longevity.

THE EQUINE HYDRO-T is a patented hydro-therapeutic massage nozzle; an excellent choice for equine therapy and bathing and easily connects to the end of your hose to provide pulsating water. The Equine Hydro-T™ provides non-painful equine therapy to open wounds for enhanced healing. Veterinarians use the Equine Hydro-T to treat wounds, flush out mouths for dentistry work and for cleaning the stud or gelding sheath. The Equine Hydro-T is not just for therapy, it is also great for bathing and can help you save ~40% water while bathing your horse.

THE HAY PILLOW ® is the most effective, versatile, easy to use high quality slow feeding hay bag on the market. Proudly made in the USA out of American made items from American made threads. Finally, a slow feeding system that provides a steady yet controlled supply of hay to your horse lasting several hours or all day and night.

WHINNY WARMERS -Whinny Warmers™ Socks for Horses equine leg warmers, are simple and functional. Horses are athletes and like any athlete your horse will benefit from warm comfortable, my horses wear them in the cold winter nights, and they wear their Summer Whinny's to repel flies in the summer!

BARE FOOT TRIMMER -

ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR -

LYDIA HIBY, ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR - Lydia Hiby is the most sought after animal communicator around. Her childhood dream of becoming a "fairy godmother" to animals seems to have come true. Her clients come from every state in the U.S. and European countires galore. Her client list number over 60,000 in over 20 years. Her fees are reasonable, and I personally use her for my animals!

THERESA WAGNER - Theresa Wagner - Those of us fortunate enough to love and be loved by animals know the exquisite joy and quiet fulfillment that comes from animals living in our hearts. We know there is no turning back from loving animals intensely once we experience this bond. Animals and their love stay in our souls, once we've let them in. And we are better for it, more complete, more whole, more compassionate, and often transformed.

Loving this much, we also know the searing pain of losing them. And we know the frustration, overwhelm and compassion fatigue inherent in rescue and sheltering work, and from the awareness of the devastation of wildlife by human ignorance. Teresa is an animal communicator who can communicate with your deceased pet or animal.

NUTRITIONAL SITES -

SAFER HAY - This is an excellent site that has informative articles and is doing extensive research in the area of horse hay and grasses in order to prevent laminitis and founder. Well worth taking the time to read and review this site!

HORSE TEACHERS -

MARGIT DEERMAN - Three Star Parelli Professional - It has been a blessing to have found Margit, she is helping me to start Cheyanne, who is truly a left brain horse, and very smart, who loves new things! She is the perfect person who showed up at the perfect time to help us!

BUCK BRANNAMAN - Buck Brannaman is one of the most respected horse "teachers" and cowboys of these past two centuries. His way of communicating with the horse and the horse's spirit is the link to the past as well as the future. He teaches us and the horse about developing trust and understanding, along with clear communication, not submission. This link is to the site that carrys his books, videos and tracks his schedule. "When it comes to horses, Buck Brannaman is part guru, part psychologist, and all cowboy. He's a 19th century man in a 21st century world, and his life is at once inspirational and instructive." -- Tom Brokaw

MARK RASHID - Mark is an internationally acclaimed horse trainer known for his ability to understand the horse's point of view solving difficult problems with communication rather then force. Like Buck Brannaman he began working with horses at a young age. Mark's clinics center on one-on-one work with horse and rider. His many books are written in "first person" style and are a great read for anyone looking for a greater understanding of the inside of a horse!

HARRY WHITNEY – Harry Whitney prefers not to call himself a horse trainer. Instead, he’s simply someone who sees things from the horse's point of view - someone fluent in the language of horses. A perceptive, kind, and clear instructor, Harry is able to help folks understand their horses - not only for their benefit, but for the benefit of their horses. You would never know it by looking at his old high toppers and cowboy hat, but Harry holds an animal science degree from Kansas State University.

JACQUIE LAWSON CARDS - I don't know about you, but in this day and age I love to send and receive e-cards for various occasions - this selection of cards hales from England and are my particular favorites as some are interactive! They are cleaver, artistic, and some have music! Well worth the membership!

VICTORIA BEARDEN - A soul-centered astrologer and intuitive guide with over 20 years of experience. She uses her knowledge, psychic abilities, and counseling skills to help her clients gain insight and clarity about every area of life, including relationships, business, family, children, and purpose.

HORSES & GEAR -

HAGEL'S COWBOY GEAR - Sara Douglas-Hagel began making mane hair Mecates at age 13 and now crafts high quality Mecates, horsehair and mohair cinches that are not only functional but a work of craftsmanship and art! Twelve years ago she married Lee Hagel and the couple decided to offer high quality leather goods along with their Mecates. This met a huge client demand for complimentary products. Many custom saddle makers including Dale Harwood and Cary Schwartz were looking for strap goods that would meet their stringent standards for quality gear, as were some of the top clinicians, including Buck Brannaman, and they now rely on Hagel's Cowboy Gear to make their headstalls, slobber straps, spur straps and curb straps, fine Mecates, and other cowboy gear.

TREELESS SADDLES -- We have one of these saddles for my young horse, a hard to fit "wide bodied" mare. These saddles are used by Endurance Riders at Tevis and more so you can understand the comfort for horse and rider! Paulitta is wonderful, can even fit your horse from photos if you live a long distance, she is on the east coast I am on the west and we have a great fit for Cheyanne!

HORSE MAGAZINES, SITES, TALK SHOWS ETC.

NATURAL HORSE MAGAZINE - Natural Horse magazine is one of the best alternative health magazines for horses and other pets. Interesting and informative, and very holistic in its apporach to health. Its goal is to educate others on humane and natural alternatives to today's traditional means of horse care. They also offer articles on various natural training methods, homeopathy, herbs, and have book and video reviews! A great magazine for the "naturally-inclined" horse person or professional!

HORSE AND ANIMAL RESCUE -

HORSES OF PROUD SPIRIT - Melanie & Jim Bowles, are the founders of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, and are committed to providing peace and dignity to the abused, elderly, and unwanted horses in their care. "The Horses of Proud Spirit" is on of the most profoundly moving books and is the story of some of the horses as well as the people who love them!

ORPHAN ACRES - Orphan Acres is along with Horses of Proud Spirit one of the longest running horse rescues and rehabs in the country, I send them product every fall for their elder horses.

HARMONY HORSE WORKS – Harmony Horse Works is located in Conifer, Colorado, and not only rescues horses, but has programs for you to sponsor a rescue horse as well as adopt one of their horses.

FERAL CAT COALITION SAN DIEGO - Feral cats are the wild offspring of domestic cats that are primarily the result of irresponsible owners, abandonment, or failure to spay or neuter their pets. If someone you know is caring for stray cats, if you would like to start a program in your area, or if you need information on the next spay/neuter clinic in San Diego, check them out!

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